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P464 PVW

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 PVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 86,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front bonnet and near side front wing damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,545 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

engine oil leak

fan belt fraying

front bumper damaged

oil on steering rack but not dripping

Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm fouling on bonnet (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

engine oil leak

fan belt fraying

front bumper damaged

oil on steering rack but not dripping

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 79,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 79,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,713 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 69,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,203 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 68,203 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,686 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 63,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,248 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 x clamps lose on exhaust

front number plate damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,816 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 57,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,384 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,217 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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P464 PVW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P464 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P464 PVW registered?

P464 PVW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P464 PVW safe to buy?

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